South braces for potentially major winter storm this weekend
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Local meteorologists say Louisianans should prepare for freezing temperatures, power outages and travel delays.
In southeast Louisiana, snowfall totals ranged from 6 to 10 inches on the South Shore and bayou. Four to 6 inches fell on the Northshore and south Mississippi, and 10 inches was measured at WDSU. According to the New Orleans/Baton Rouge National Weather Service, this was the snowiest day in New Orleans in over 100 years!
The worst of a winter storm stays north of the area, but some ice and bitter cold temperatures are likely in the area
For some New Orleanians, the snowstorm of 2025 was their first time seeing real snow. For many, it was a much-needed reprieve from the fear and mourning that followed the New Year’s Day attack on Bourbon Street just three weeks earlier.
Winter weather is a possibility in SE LA this weekend. What is the difference between rain, freezing rain, sleet and snow? Rain and snow are probably the most distinct.
A cold, wet, high-impact weather pattern is coming to Louisiana this weekend. A clash between Arctic air and Pacific moisture is brewing for January 24 through the 28, bringing a chance for wintery weather to the southern states.
Major disruptions are expected on roads across Louisiana, with preparations focused on ensuring road safety and learning from last year's Bayou Blizzard.
Warmer this afternoon with highs in the upper 60s/ near 70 in some spots. Clouds increase and there will be a chance for a few spotty showers later on today and into the
People across a large section of the central and eastern United States are facing predictions of heavy snow and ice starting Friday.
It’s been almost exactly a year since a historic 10 inches of snow blanketed New Orleans in January 2025, forcing local schools and businesses to close for days as residents took to the streets to build snowmen, sled and take in the majesty of the rare phenomenon.
The LSU School of Veterinary Medicine offered some tips for keeping pets and other animals safe during cold weather.